The fourteenth issue of "Reformed News Asia" has been released by the Christian Literature Ministry (CLM) of our sister church in Singapore, the Covenant Evangelical Reformed Church. Once again you will find an issue filled with informative and edifying content (for information on the previous issue, #13, visit this page)!

One of the special resources made available in this issue isthe daily devotions, which continue a series covering the Heidelberg Catechism (LDs 6-9 - see pdf attachment). Written by Rev.J.Kortering and Rev.G.Van Baren, these devotions on the "HC" take you through the month of February and into March (Feb.5 - March 4). You will find great spiritual profit in using these devotions day by day (By the way, you may also find these same HC devotionals on the PRC website.).

Some of the upcoming events (2015 Church camp and Chinese New year) as well as activities of the past are reported on too - with plenty of pictures, such as the annual church retreat and "open Sunday", where the church theme and plans for the year are introduced.

For more information on these events, visit the "Stories from Singapore"blog of the Lannings - lots of additional pictures and descriptions, for example on the recent anniversary celebrations of the "Covenant Keeper" (CK) youth groups.

Issue thirteen of "Reformed News Asia" has been released by the Christian Literature Ministry (CLM) of our sister church in Singapore, the Covenant Evangelical Reformed Church, and once again you will find an issue filled with informative and edifying content (for information on the previous issue, #12, visit this page)!

One of the special resources made available in this issue isthe dailydevotions, which begin a series covering the Heidelberg Catechism (LDs 1-5 -see pdf attachment). Written by Prof.H.Hanko and Rev.J.Kortering, these devotions on the "HC" take you through the month of January and into February (Jan.1-Feb.4). You will find great spiritual profit in using these devotions day by day (By the way, you may also find these same HC devotionals on the PRC website.).

For more information on these events, visit the "Stories from Singapore"blog of the Lannings - lots of additional pictures and descriptions, for example on the annual New Year's day church retreat (see picture below).

Issue twelve of "Reformed News Asia" has been released by the Christian Literature Ministry (CLM) of our sister church in Singapore, the Covenant Evangelical Reformed Church, and once again you will find an issue filled with informative and edifying content (for information on the previous issue, #11, visit this page)!

One of the special features of this issue is once again the devotions on the Belgic Confession, covering Articles 34-37(see pdf attachment) on the doctrine of the sacraments, the civil magistrate, and the final judgment. Written by Missionary-pastor M.McGeown (Limerick Reformed Fellowship, Ireland), these devotions on the "BC" take you through the month of December (Dec.2 - Dec.31). You will find great spiritual profit in using these devotions day by day.

In addition, the newsletter also contains information about the CLM's pamphlet (For example, there's a new one on the Christian as soldier written by Connie Meyer!) and book ministries and about activities going on in the CERC, such as their annual Christmas Day gospel meeting, by which they try to reach the lost with the message of Christ's birth.

Some of the more recent activities of the past are reported on too - with plenty of pictures included, such as the installation of Rev.Lanning, their Reformed Youth Seminar with Rev.C.Haak, and their Reformation conference Rev.D.Kleyn.

Here is one picture of some recent visitors to the CERC - the three men from Hope PRC on their way to Myanmar.

Once again the "SS" is packed with interesting and edifying articles, and our PRC young people especially are invited and encouraged to read it. Be sure to read Pastor A.Lanning's important editorial on the doctrine of common grace, plus articles on Reformed worship, Korean drama, and Christian schools.

This issue also includes a separate "SS" special report - an article Prof.H.Hanko prepared especially for the CERC young people on the doctrine of the covenant. It is titled "The History of Reformed Covenant Theology - Conditional or Unconditional?" and you will find that attached here as a pdf.

Below you will find the table of contents and introduction page of the magazine. You are encouraged to visit the"Salt Shakers" webpage where you will find a downloadable e-copy for your reading and spiritual growth. Or you may find the full copy attached here in pdf form.

Two special Reformation Day Conferences were recently held in our sister church in Singapore, the Covenant ERC.

First, on November 1, Rev.C.Haak (with his wife Mary, on their way to India for mission work on behalf of Georgetown PRC) spoke for the young people's Reformation Day Conference (RDC), giving a presentation on the work in India and a speech on missions from Psalm 96.

Second, on November 7-8 Rev.D.Kleyn (missionary in the Philippines, with his wife Sharon) spoke for the congregation's annual RDC, giving three speeches under the subject "The Reformation and the Devlopment of the Truth."

And now the Kleyns have updated their blog with additional photos and perspectives. Be sure and visit their site too! Here's the farewell shot that was taken of the Michigan visitors with the YPs group at the conclusion of their RDC.

From Grandville PRC's November 9, 2014 bulletin we find the following significant news item:

This morning, Nov. 9, Rev. A. Lanning was installed as minister of the Gospel in Covenant EPC of Singapore. Rev. D. Kleyn (missionary to the Philippines) preached the installation sermon. We rejoice with our fellow saints in CERC and give thanks that the Lord in His good providence has given them a good and faithful young servant to lead them in His Word. Let's continue to keep the Lanning family in our prayers.

Grandville PRC had been the calling church for Rev.A.Lanning while he served as a special "minister-on-loan" to the CERC. For more on this charge he has now received to serve as Covenant's own pastor, see this news item.

P.S. Mrs.S.Lanning updated her blog "Stories from Singapore" with pictures from her husband's installation. We use two of these photos here for your benefit.

Answer. That the Son of God from the beginning to the end of the world, gathers, defends, and preserves to himself by his Spirit and word, out of the whole human race, a church chosen to everlasting life, agreeing in true faith; and that I am and for ever shall remain, a living member thereof.

The Canons of Dordt

1st Head, Article 3:And that men may be brought to believe, God mercifully sends the messengers of these most joyful tidings, to whom he will and at what time he pleaseth; by whose ministry men are called to repentance and faith in Christ crucified. Romans 10:14, 15:"How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach except they be sent?"

2nd Head, Article 5:Moreover, the promise of the gospel is, that whosoever believeth in Christ crucified, shall not perish, but have everlasting life. This promise, together with the command to repent and believe, ought to be declared and published to all nations, and to all persons promiscuously and without distinction, to whom God out of his good pleasure sends the gospel.